Marine Sciences
CAREER EXPLORATION
This page is designed for you to explore and learn about career options both directly and indirectly related to this major. Review Marine Science career options by reading about sample experiential learning and job titles as reported and held by current students and alumni, as well as graduate programs where Marine Science alumni have studied.
To conduct more research, select National Resources are included at the bottom of the page. You can also schedule an appointment with an Exploratory Advisor or a Career Coach.
SAMPLES OF EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING – POSITION TITLES
(May include but is not limited to: internship, co-op, research, practicum, and clinical experiences)
Academic Specialist
Marine Science Summer Camp Intern
Undergraduate Researcher
SAMPLES OF ORGANIZATIONS WHERE UCONN STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
New England Aquarium
University of Connecticut
University of Connecticut, Marine Science Department
SAMPLES OF RECENT UCONN ALUMNI – POSITION TITLES
(Zero to five years of experience, varies by industry; some occupations may have required a degree beyond a Bachelor’s)
Developer
IT Solutions Consultant
Software Engineer
SAMPLES OF EXPERIENCED UCONN ALUMNI – POSITION TITLES
(Six or more years of experience, varies by industry; some occupations may have required a degree beyond a Bachelor’s)
Director of Coverage & Underwriting
Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator
Laboratory Technician
Research Associate & Program Manager
Software Consultant
UCONN ALUMNI – SAMPLES OF WHERE THEY WORK
Carousel Industries
ESPN
Phoenix Environmental Laboratories, Inc.
Pratt & Whitney
Protedyne Corporation
The Hartford
UCONN ALUMNI – SAMPLES OF GRADUATE DEGREES PURSUED
M.A., Marine Sciences
M.S., Computer Science
M.S., Geological Oceanic Science
UCONN ALUMNI – SAMPLES OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS ATTENDED
Boston University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
University of Michigan
For further insight into industry specifics, use O*NET, Vault, or LinkedIn search functions to locate more titles, alumni, and career options for this major. “What Can I do with this Major?” contains additional content, including professional associations and job boards. (Please note: internships and jobs on these sites do not necessarily reflect UConn students from this major).